If I’m being honest, I’d love one more month before I have to start thinking about shopping and wrapping and all things Christmas but it’s almost here! Last year I was frantically finishing up shopping and wrapping at the last minute and this year I’m determined to be done with the shopping before December 1st. Wish me luck 😉 .

I made this Holiday Shopping List to help me keep track of sales and purchases for this year and thought you might want one too! Simply go to the free printables page and grab it to make your shopping a little easier this year.

If you need a free printable to help you prioritize during this busy season, grab the Prioritizing To Do List on the free printables page too!

If you’re looking to simplify the holiday season, check out this post on how I avoid the holiday hustle….

Have you started a new habit or tried to start a new habit only to be derailed by life? I know I have! Sometimes when we start a new habit and miss a day or two, we feel like we’ve failed the whole habit.

But here’s the thing. Any new habit takes weeks and sometimes months to really sink in and become automatic. Want to drink more water or exercise more? You aren’t going to wake up on Day 1 and complete this new habit perfectly every single day for 3 weeks.

Things happen, you don’t feel like exercising, cleaning, eating another vegetable, drinking another glass of water….

So what’s the solution? Figure out what works for you. I think it’s really helpful to see habits develop over time with a visual reminder. Instead of just saying you’re going to start a new habit, write it down and keep track of every single time you DO complete your new habit. That way instead of feeling defeated you can see a visual reminder of how many times you HAVE COMPLETED the habit and watch it develop over time. Guess what? Good things, good habits take time, energy, and consistency. I created this simple habit tracker as a visual way of seeing my habits develop over time. It’s set up for 4 months in a row so you can really see that progress that happens over time.

Ready for a fresh start? Need a little guidance to get you started? Try the NEW DAY BUNDLE! It’s also available in my Etsy shop here. Perfect for getting your fall off to a great start! The New Day Bundle is only available until August 5th so grab it now at over 50% off!

Here’s what you get:

THE SIMPLE HOME KIT:

• MONTH AT A GLANCE
• YEAR ON ONE PAGE
• QUARTERLY CALENDARS – 4 pages
• 2 WEEKLY DOCKETS – one blank and one pre-filled with the Clean Mama Cleaning Routine
• BILL PAYMENT CHECKLIST – one month on a page – keep track of your bill paying on one page
• CLEANING CHECKLIST – one month on a page

THE PRODUCTIVITY PLANNER:

• PRODUCTIVITY PLANNER COVER PAGE – keep your guide in a binder with this attractive cover.
• INSTRUCTIONS – The instructions give a basic idea of what’s included in this kit, and some inspiration and suggestions for implementing a little more productivity in your life.
• TODAY | DAILY PLANNER – hourly sections with a to do and tomorrow section
• 2 WEEKLY PLANNERS – one blank and one pre-filled with Clean Mama’s daily and weekly tasks. Complete with a to do checklist and a menu planner for the week.
• 2 PERPETUAL MONTHLY CALENDARS – Sunday and Monday starts with a notes section, perfect for mapping out the month.
• ANY DAY TO DO LIST – circle the day and month and keep track of to do’s, places to go, things to do – use it any way that makes sense for you! I like to use it as a calendar.
• TO DO LIST – Large to do list for the ultimate list making.
• GRID PAGE – use it to doodle, plan spaces and rooms or any way that makes you more productive!

THE SCHEDULE RESET GUIDE:

• SCHEDULE RESET EASY PRINT – want to print everything out at once? The easy print is a combined document sure to make printing simple and easy.
• SCHEDULE RESET COVER PAGE – keep your guide in a binder with this attractive cover.
• INSTRUCTIONS – The instructions give a basic idea of what will be covered and some inspiration and suggestions for resetting your schedule.
• SIMPLE STEPS – step by step instructions for working through the Schedule Reset Guide.
• BRAINSTORMING PAGE – broadly evaluate what you want to change and what isn’t working in your current schedule.
• TIME TRACKER for a week – perfect for zeroing in on where changes need to be made.
• GOALS PAGE – 2 pages included, one blank and one with prompts.
• HABIT PAGE – Start a new habit or two with this easy to use tracker
• WEEKLY planner – look at your whole week at a glance – complete with a space for meals, daily tasks, and time slots
• DAILY planner – simple, attractive format perfect for resetting your schedule
• SANITY SAVER sheet – After you’ve made goals and evaluated your schedule, it’s time to look at what your musts and don’ts are. Reflect on what is working, what isn’t working, and what needs to change.

A little printable shop update (and SALE) is in order – lots of changes, a couple new products, simplification, and a new look! But first….

Did you hear that I have a PRINTED planner coming out? It’s at the printer’s now, getting one last tweak and it’ll be ready. I’m crossing my fingers for the week of November 14th. Here’s a sneak peek from Instagram if you’re curious.

What is the Clean Mama Planner? A simple undated planner for keeping track of homekeeping and the everyday. You’re going to LOVE it – it’s completely different from any other planner or tool. I’ve also put a digital version in my shop if you’d prefer that method or just want a sneak peek. Take a look – the digital version is similar to the printed version – the biggest difference is that the actual printed planner is completely printed and bound beautifully for you, rounded corners, protective cover, and more. The digital version is 18 documents and half size.

I love sharing printables with you here and in my shop. If you’ve ever purchased a printable from me or downloaded a free one, I hope you have found a little organizational goodness in your home through the tools. I’ve simplified the shop, kept the best products and added a few new items. Come see….

2017 Calendars are in the shop and I’ve added a new kit too – I made this for me and decided to list it in the shop – it’s the JUST ONE PAGE kit. Sometimes one page is all it takes to break things down, simplify, and see things on paper. The Just One Page Kit is just that – simple, easy, and perfect for getting your thoughts and tasks on paper. Instead of pages and pages of printables to sort through, I’ve created 10 pages that are flexible, intended to be used in more than one way, and easy to look at.

I’m in the process of updating my Etsy shop but I thought I’d pop in and let you know that my 2017 calendars are in the shop! I have 2 versions of blank 2017 calendars – both come in half and full size and are fillable (you can type in the full size forms if you’d like). (The Clean Mama planner is still coming – thanks for your patience!)

One of my best tips and tricks for menu planning is to keep a running list of favorite recipes on hand in my recipe binder. Yes, it’s easy to recall favorite recipes but sometimes when menu planning it’s hard to come up with winner-dinners. I’m not saying that every night you need to knock it out of the park but it’s nice to have a list of favorite recipes to rely on for menu planning.

As part of the Menu Planning Mini Challenge I have this free printable for you – it’s part of the Everyday Menu Planning Kit in my shop here. Print it out, make a list of favorites and next time you are stumped on what to make for dinner or plan for the next week, grab your list and choose a couple winners.

It’s almost September and that means that it’s time for September’s FREE cleaning calendar!

Every year I choose a new theme for the cleaning calendar and blog and this year it’s COME CLEAN. 2016 is the year to get your cleaning routine in order, find some new and workable solutions for organizing, hold yourself accountable, and get your home in a routine that works for you and your family.

If you’re feeling like you need some help with your cleaning and homekeeping and don’t know where to start, you’ll love my cleaning routine and calendar. I keep daily homekeeping tasks to 15-30 minutes a day and this simple plan is how I do it! This is a workable solution for even the busiest of households – give it a go, I think you’ll be surprised how a little bit every day can make a huge difference in your home.

If you’ve been following Clean Mama for even a week, you know that every day is a chance to start over and so is every week, month, etc. I hope that you find that my cleaning routine is SIMPLE, EASY TO IMPLEMENT, and full of GRACE.

Read on, grab the FREE calendar for SEPTEMBER 2016 and get ready to see how doing a little bit everyday really is the secret to a clean house.

Here’s an infographic that explains my cleaning routine:

Weekly and daily tasks are detailed at the top, rotating cleaning tasks are on the bottom of the calendar with a little checklist. How you use the calendar is up to you – put it on a clipboard, in your planner, on your refrigerator. Use checkmarks, draw lines through tasks or simply keep it up as a reminder.

Want to join in on the fun? Grab a FREE cleaning and organizing calendar for September and join me! Follow along (subscribe in the sidebar) for motivational posts and tips to keep up with the daily and weekly tasks. I also post daily reminders on Instagram and Facebook and have a private Facebook group too called Homekeeping Society (just ask to join and I’ll add you) – it’s great for support and to meet others that are following along with my cleaning routine.

(Please note: You’ll need to put the calendar in your cart and checkout – it’s still FREE – once you create an account it will save any free printables and you can come back and access them anytime. Upon checkout you’ll see the link for the free calendar AND it will also be emailed to you automatically!)

I love notebooks, planners, notepads, and just about any form of list-making you can throw at me. I find that I am more productive when I keep a running to do list and from time to time I might have multiple to do lists going at the same time. What’s most important to me is that I’m not just making lists to feel busy or to create something to do. In just about any and every printable product I include a simple and seemingly blank list or notes page and if you notice, you’ll find that in just about any planner out there.

So what in the world can you do with those notes and blank pages? Create lists that remind you of things, track things, and keep you on task. Here are some of my favorite lists to make on your notes pages and a FREE printable to do list for you too!

How about you? What do you keep track of in your planner or notebook? Any ideas to add to this list? Share them in the comments! And if you’re a planner person – stay tuned for a special and different printed and bound planner coming soon! If you like this free printable – check out my FREE PRINTABLE page and my shop!

It’s almost August and that means that it’s time for August’s FREE cleaning calendar!

Every year I choose a new theme for the cleaning calendar and blog and this year it’s COME CLEAN. 2016 is the year to get your cleaning routine in order, find some new and workable solutions for organizing, hold yourself accountable, and get your home in a routine that works for you and your family.

Don’t miss the FREE Summer Calendarhere (June-August) – it’s a great way to see the whole summer at a glance! I use it to sketch out classes and activities to ensure we aren’t over-scheduled. If you’re looking for a little more in-depth cleaning this summer I also have a FREE Summer Cleaning Checklist here.

If you’re feeling like you need some help with your cleaning and homekeeping and don’t know where to start, you’re going to love my cleaning routine and calendar. I keep daily homekeeping tasks to 15-30 minutes a day and this simple plan is how I do it! This is a solution for busy households – give it a go, I think you’ll be surprised how a little bit every day can make a huge difference in your home.

If you’ve been following Clean Mama for even a week, you know that every day is a chance to start over and so is every week, month, etc. I hope that you find that my cleaning routine is SIMPLE, EASY TO IMPLEMENT, and full of GRACE.

Read on, grab the FREE calendar for AUGUST 2016 and get ready to see how doing a little bit everyday really is the secret to a clean house.

Here’s an infographic that explains my cleaning routine:

Weekly and daily tasks are detailed at the top, rotating cleaning tasks are on the bottom of the calendar with a little checklist. How you use the calendar is up to you – put it on a clipboard, in your planner, on your refrigerator. Use checkmarks, draw lines through tasks or simply keep it up as a reminder.

Want to join in on the fun? Grab a FREE cleaning and organizing calendar for August and join me! Follow along (subscribe in the sidebar) for motivational posts and tips to keep up with the daily and weekly tasks. I also post daily reminders on Instagram and Facebook and have a private Facebook group too called Homekeeping Society (just ask to join and I’ll add you) – it’s great for support and to meet others that are following along with my cleaning routine.

(Please note: You’ll need to put the calendar in your cart and checkout – it’s still FREE – once you create an account it will save any free printables and you can come back and access them anytime. Upon checkout you’ll see the link for the free calendar AND it will also be emailed to you automatically!)

I like to break chores and tasks down into musts and maybes – and that’s how I approach seasonal cleaning. I might not get to everything on the list but at least I’ve gotten a couple musts out of the way first. Here’s a little explanation of my summer cleaning checklist – I hope you give it a whirl! This is also great if you’re home for the summer (hello teachers) and looking to add a little extra cleaning to your days.

BASICS – SEASONAL CLEANING

These items are cleaning tasks that I rotate through 4 times a year or seasonally. Hence the summer cleaning checklist. Some of these items (dust, vacuum) are on my weekly cleaning checklist, so I do those on that day of the week, but I do a more thorough job. For instance, instead of just vacuuming the family room I move the furniture and vacuum under the couch. I dust all surfaces, but I also dust the corners and corners at the ceiling. If this is the only portion of the checklist that you complete, you have still done a great job. These basics will make a big difference in your home!

DEEP CLEANING

If you’ve never done a deep or thorough cleaning and you have extra time on your hands, you’ll want to check these items off your list. If you just washed your windows last month, you probably won’t need to wash them, check your home and see if any of these tasks should be completed.

TRADITIONAL SUMMER CLEANING TASKS TO ADD IF YOU’D LIKE

Seasonal cleaning goes back generations, these tasks are ones that are generally associated with summer cleaning. If you’d like to complete them and it makes sense for you it will be time well spent. If you don’t have time and have never completed them, no need to feel bad – they are just suggestions.

(Please note: You’ll need to put the calendar in your cart and checkout – it’s still FREE – once you create an account it will save any free printables and you can come back and access them anytime. Upon checkout you’ll see the link for the free printable AND it will also be emailed to you automatically!)

I’ve had so many requests for another summer schedule (you guys loved 2015) and I’m happy to share a new one for you this summer! We’ve been working on getting the summer schedule figured out at our house and since I know that I’m not only one trying to figure out the kids’ schedules, I thought I’d share a simple way to see everyone’s classes and activities at a glance. Use this for determining what’s enough and what’s too much or for keeping track for schedules all summer long. I find that laying it out at a glance is the best way to see what’s going to work and what won’t work this summer.

I left a little room on the top, bottom, and margin of the sheet if you’d like to make a little key and color code the activities/kids. I hope this is a helpful and useful tool as you lay out the summer and make the most of the these three great months!

It’s a FREE download, once you login and save your info, your account will save all of your printables for you and make it easy to save and keep your printables. Don’t forget to check out the FREE PRINTABLES page too!

I’ve been working on a couple updates on the blog and I thought I’d show one of them to you today…

FREE PRINTABLES page

The FREE PRINTABLES page is updated with the hope that it’s super easy to download any or all of my free printables in minutes. Enter your email address and instantly download/save printables to your computer. Pin the page and save it for later 🙂

Not sure how to navigate to the FREE PRINTABLES page? Go to the PRINTABLES tab and click FREE PRINTABLES. You can also access a thorough FAQ page and my shop.

Once you get to the page (you’ll need to leave your email address), you’ll see a variety of free printables in categories – click on the DOWNLOAD link on any of the printables that you’d like.

Then once the printable pops up, click on the ARROW/COMPUTER symbol to download to your computer. That’s it!

It’s almost April and that means that it’s time for April’s FREE cleaning calendar!

Every year I choose a new theme for the cleaning calendar and blog and this year it’s COME CLEAN. 2016 is the year to get your cleaning routine in order, find some new and workable solutions for organizing, hold yourself accountable, and get your home in a routine that works for you and your family.

We’re in the midst of a self-paced Spring Cleaning Challenge (the link is at the end of the post) – it fits perfectly with my cleaning calendar and will help you spring clean your home. Make sure you’re subscribed in the sidebar and following along on social media so you don’t miss a thing!

If you’re feeling like you need some help with your cleaning and homekeeping and don’t know where to start, you’re going to love my cleaning routine and calendar. I keep daily homekeeping tasks to 15-30 minutes a day and this simple plan is how I do it! This is a solution for busy households – give it a go, I think you’ll be surprised how a little bit every day can make a huge difference in your home.

If you’ve been following Clean Mama for even a week, you know that every day is a chance to start over and so is every week, month, etc. I hope that you find that my cleaning routine is SIMPLE, EASY TO IMPLEMENT, and full of GRACE.

Read on, grab the FREE calendar for APRIL 2016 and get ready to see how doing a little bit everyday really is the secret to a clean house.

Here’s an infographic that explains my cleaning routine:

Weekly and daily tasks are detailed at the top, rotating cleaning tasks are on the bottom of the calendar with a little checklist. How you use the calendar is up to you – put it on a clipboard, in your planner, on your refrigerator. Use checkmarks, draw lines through tasks or simply keep it up as a reminder.

Want to join in on the fun? Grab a FREE cleaning and organizing calendar for March and join me! Follow along (subscribe in the sidebar) for motivational posts and tips to keep up with the daily and weekly tasks. I also post daily reminders on Instagram and Facebook and have a new private Facebook group too called Homekeeping Society (just ask to join and I’ll add you) – it’s great for support and to meet others that are following along with my cleaning routine.

(Please note: You’ll need to put the calendar in your cart and checkout – it’s still FREE – once you create an account it will save any free printables and you can come back and access them anytime. Upon checkout you’ll see the link for the free calendar AND it will also be emailed to you automatically!)

I like to break chores and tasks down into musts and maybes – and that’s how I approach seasonal cleaning. I might not get to everything on the list but at least I’ve gotten a couple musts out of the way first. Here’s a little explanation of my spring cleaning checklist – I hope you give it a whirl!

BASICS – SEASONAL CLEANING

These items are cleaning tasks that I rotate through 4 times a year or seasonally. Hence the spring cleaning checklist. Some of these items (dust, vacuum) are on my weekly cleaning checklist, so I do those on that day of the week, but I do a more thorough job. For instance, instead of just vacuuming the family room I move the furniture and vacuum under the couch. I dust all surfaces, but I also dust the corners and corners at the ceiling. If this is the only portion of the checklist that you complete, you have still done a great job. These basics will make a big difference in your home!

DEEP CLEANING

If you’ve never done a deep or thorough cleaning and you have extra time on your hands, you’ll want to check these items off your list. If you just washed your windows last month, you probably won’t need to wash them, check your home and see if any of these tasks should be completed.

TRADITIONAL SPRING CLEANING TASKS TO ADD IF YOU’D LIKE

Seasonal cleaning goes back generations, these tasks are ones that are generally associated with spring cleaning. If you’d like to complete them and it makes sense for you it will be time well spent. If you don’t have time and have never completed them, no need to feel bad – they are just suggestions.

(Please note: You’ll need to put the calendar in your cart and checkout – it’s still FREE – once you create an account it will save any free printables and you can come back and access them anytime. Upon checkout you’ll see the link for the free printable AND it will also be emailed to you automatically!)

It’s almost March and that means that it’s time for March’s FREE cleaning calendar!

Every year I choose a new theme for the cleaning calendar and blog and this year it’s COME CLEAN. 2016 is the year to get your cleaning routine in order, find some new and workable solutions for organizing, hold yourself accountable, and get your home in a routine that works for you and your family.

Stay tuned for a BRAND NEW Spring Cleaning Challenge coming on March 1st – it fits perfectly with my cleaning calendar and will help you spring clean your home. Make sure you’re subscribed in the sidebar and following along on social media so you don’t miss it!

If you’re feeling like you need some help with your cleaning and homekeeping and don’t know where to start, you’re going to love my cleaning routine and calendar. I keep daily homekeeping tasks to 15-30 minutes a day and this simple plan is how I do it! This is a solution for busy households – give it a go, I think you’ll be surprised how a little bit every day can make a huge difference in your home.

If you’ve been following Clean Mama for even a week, you know that every day is a chance to start over and so is every week, month, etc. I hope that you find that my cleaning routine is SIMPLE, EASY TO IMPLEMENT, and full of GRACE.

Read on, grab the FREE calendar for MARCH 2016 and get ready to see how doing a little bit everyday really is the secret to a clean house.

Here’s an infographic that explains my cleaning routine:

Weekly and daily tasks are detailed at the top, rotating cleaning tasks are on the bottom of the calendar with a little checklist. How you use the calendar is up to you – put it on a clipboard, in your planner, on your refrigerator. Use checkmarks, draw lines through tasks or simply keep it up as a reminder.

Want to join in on the fun? Grab a FREE cleaning and organizing calendar for March and join me! Follow along (subscribe in the sidebar) for motivational posts and tips to keep up with the daily and weekly tasks. I also post daily reminders on Instagram and Facebook and have a new private Facebook group too called Homekeeping Society (just ask to join and I’ll add you) – it’s great for support and to meet others that are following along with my cleaning routine.

(Please note: You’ll need to put the calendar in your cart and checkout – it’s still FREE – once you create an account it will save any free printables and you can come back and access them anytime. Upon checkout you’ll see the link for the free calendar AND it will also be emailed to you automatically!)